LC
- Pronunciation
- /el-see/
- Category
- Conservation Status
Definition
Abbreviation for least concern, a category on the IUCN Red List used to classify species that are not currently at risk of extinction.
Etymology
From Latin 'levior' (less) and 'cura' (care).
Example
The monarch butterfly is listed as LC in some regions.
Related Terms
- IUCN Red List
- Conservation
- Endangered
Usage Notes
Often used in context of species conservation status.